The human body can, under certain conditions, withstand an acceleration of 10g. What net force would produce this acceleration on a 50-kg person?
A)about 500 N
B)about 2500 N
C)about 5000 N
D)about 25,000 N
E)none of the above

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The net force can be calculated using the formula F = ma, where m is mass and a is acceleration. Here, a = 10g = 10 * 9.8 m/s² = 98 m/s². So, F = 50 kg * 98 m/s² = 4900 N, which is approximately 5000 N.

The Human Body Can, Under Certain Conditions, Withstand an Acceleration